Homeland thickens the fog of distrust between a new president and her intelligence community in this intriguing episode.
So youre all still here?
The sky has not fallen and the Trump Apocalypse has not occurred?
Granted, Quinn grievously suffered so that thousands could live, and a terrorist attack in Berlin was thwarted.
But for him, the cost is still highand its one many Americans choose to ignore.
Carrie meanwhile is also trying to be protective of Sekou in what feels like therealcentral plot of season 6.
And I remain open to seeing where this threads fraying string takes us.
To be sure, Sekou is a fool, idolizing suicide bombers and sharing that idiocy on the internet.
Similarly, its frustratingly convenient that a spy like Carrie didnt also bring a wire to tape the conversation.
So again… well see how this plot actually develops.
The other main plot is the one thatHomelandshowrunners could not have expected to be this timely.
This, it turns out, is a lie, but its an informative one.
But that seems to justify even lying and trying to hustle the new presidential administration.
Because while this is simultaneously occurring, Saul makes an unannounced stop by Carries office.
Saul is also incredibly rude to Carrie, accusing her of secretly advising the president-elect.
Sure enough, Carrie is indeed working with President-Elect Keane as an unannounced anti-CIA counterweight to Adal and Berenson.
Yet, he withholds this information from Saul over an evening drink.
Its a new dawn with a new presidency, but there is no sunrise in sight onHomelandthis year.
I know the feeling, and am intrigued to continue scouring that distant horizon here.
Rating:
3.5 out of 5
